The Hardest Part

by Coldplay
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And the hard est part was (Bb)let ting go, not (Dm11)tak ing part.

Was the hard est part.

oh.

And the stran gest thing was (Bb)wait ing for that bell to ring.

It was the stran gest start.

oh,

I could feel it go down.

Bit ter sweet I could taste

in my mouth.

Sil ver lin ing the clouds.

Oh, and I,

I wish that I could work it out.

You real ly broke my heart,

oh.

I tried to sing but I (Bb)could n’t think of a (Dm11)ny thing.

That hard est part,

oh,

(Eb)oh.

You left the

est

cloud.

wish that I could work it out.

Oh, and I,

I won der what it’s all a bout.

I won der what it’s all a bout.

Ev ’ry thing I (Eb)know

is

wrong.

Ev ’ry thing I (Eb)do

it just comes un done.

Ev ’ry thing is (Eb)torn

a

part.

Oh, and that’s the (Eb)hard est part.

That’s the (Fsus4)hard est part.

Yeah, that’s the (Eb)hard est part.

That’s the (Fsus4)hard est part.

Yeah, that’s the

The Hardest Part — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "The Hardest Part" by Coldplay as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 124 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “The Hardest Part

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Hardest Part" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Hardest Part" by Coldplay in?
The backing track is in Eb at 124 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Hardest Part" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "The Hardest Part"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Hardest Part", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Hardest Part" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Hardest Part"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Hardest Part"?
"The Hardest Part" was originally performed by Coldplay. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Coldplay are available?
Other accompaniments by Coldplay: "Adventure Of A Lifetime", "A Head Full Of Dreams", "Always In My Head". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Hardest Part" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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